Holiday apartments & homes allowing dogs in Triopetra Triopetra

What did we like? Above all, the hospitality of the landlord. Right upon arrival, Vangelis surprised us with self-made spinach pies, fresh olives from his own cultivation, and a glass of delicious orange marmalade. It wasn't the last time. The still-warm spinach-filled pies were almost daily on the terrace in the mornings, and on the last day, we also had rice-filled vine leaves with them. Around the holiday home, we were allowed to help ourselves from the abundant herb selection that Vangelis had planted. Freshly harvested sage, rosemary, thyme, parsley, spring onions, and peppermint turned our salads and dishes into a flavorful experience like we are not used to at home. From the living room and the terrace, the view falls on the nearby, expansive bay of Triopetra and the surrounding mountains, as seen in the photo, only much more impressive. You can embark on two hikes directly from the holiday home. The first one leads down to the beach of Triopetra along a barely traveled road, which you can reach after 20 minutes. Then a path, easily found (stone cairns), leads over the vast slope and cliffs to the fine sandy beach of Agios Pavlos. This magnificent bay can also be reached by car, but you will miss out on the fantastic views from the cliffs down to the sea, the wild cliffs, and the bay of Agios Pavlos. The second hike leads to the mountain chapel, which sits on the highest point of Triopetra (the entire region is named after this). Triopetra (the whole coastal region is named like this) is above all a place of peace and relaxation. In the vicinity up to the beautiful bay of Agios Pavlos (just a few kilometers away) there are about half a dozen taverns, all highly recommended. Those seeking the evening hustle and bustle, a large selection, and plenty of variety are in the wrong place here. After Plakias, Ageos Galini or Matala, you drive by car for about an hour each. There is no bus connection to or from Triopetra. One more tip for getting there: it is best to use the departure from Akoumia (a very small mountain village with narrow streets, a large square in front of the impressive church) to Triopetra. On the first arrival, it is better not to use the route via Agios Pavlos, as it saves many curves and also a lot of time, although the route from Akoumia to Triopetra also becomes a winding road.

Stay in May 2013; the house met our needs very well, enough space, possibility to cook, sheltered terrace, sunny lawn, many beautiful geraniums around the house, peace, views into the distance. Very friendly landlord who personally took care of things. C.L. and H.F. thank for the edible gifts such as salad, olive oil or bread. The great thing was the herbs at the house, which could be harvested every day, as well as the offer of assistance if we were to get lost near the goats while hiking nearby.

We were two and therefore had a lot of space. The house is very beautiful and you have a great view over olive trees down to the sea. Babis, the landlord, was very friendly and the key handover was smooth. We love Triopetra - the landscape, the sea, the taverns, and the village of Spili where you can shop. It's about 25 minutes away. So you need a car - without it, there's little to do here in Triopetra. However, you are far away from any mass tourism like on the north coast and can relax wonderfully. The pool is also very nice. Not huge, but big enough for a refreshing dip when the typical wind blows and it's too windy at the sea. This happens here from time to time, but it doesn't matter. Then you can go on trips to, for example, Rethymnon or go hiking. If you love the sea and seclusion in still very pleasant air and water temperatures - and appreciate Greek hospitality, this is the perfect place.